The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle

217 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous medium-paced
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From the annals of Dr Watson comes this dark tale of Sherlock Holmes’ early encounter with Professor Moriarty. When Holmes and Watson receive a cipher from one of Moriarty’s henchmen warning of dark doings at a manor house, they find themselves on...

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Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 79%
dark 33%
tense 28%
challenging 8%
funny 3%
informative 3%
sad 3%
emotional 2%
lighthearted 2%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 19%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 19% | Character: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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